NOVA: Secrets in the Scat

Scott Burnett is "Scatman"? an Australian ecologist who believes that fully understanding any animal requires understanding it's poop. By identifying and analyzing an animal's scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of it's behavior, how it fits in the ecosystem, and even how to protect it, all without needing to trap or disturb it. Producer: Laurie Cahalane, Helene Coldefy, Helene Ganichaud, Sue Clothier, Roman Landauer. Author: Ruth Berry. Narrator: Scott Burnett